Video: Spring Breakers Movie Review

Guns, girls and bikini’s in one of the most talked about movies of the year. James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine star in director Harmony Korine’s indie crime drama, Spring Breakers.

Beyond The Trailer host Grace Randolph gives you the low-down on Spring Breakers. You can watch the video review below. See More

Video: Beautiful Creatures Movie Review

Forbidden love in a small town, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Movie critic Ben Lyons reviews the supernatural romantic drama Beautiful Creatures, starring Alice Englert, Alden Ehrenreich, Emmy Rossum, Emma Thompson, Jeremy Irons and Viola Davis. You can watch the movie review below. See More

Video: Cloud Atlas Movie Review

Richard Roeper reviews Cloud Atlas starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry. Directed by Tom Tykwer, Lana and Andy Wachowski, the epic drama co-stars Susan Sarandon, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Hugh Grant and Doona Bae in multiple roles.

Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave dramatically through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. See More

Rotten Tomatoes – Movie Reviews

The latest movie reviews from RottenTomatoes.com.

• 87% Star Trek Into Darkness
  Visually spectacular and suitably action packed, Star Trek Into Darkness is a rock-solid installment in the venerable sci-fi franchise, even if it's not as fresh as its predecessor.
• 78% Iron Man 3
  With the help of its charismatic lead, some impressive action sequences, and even a few surprises, Iron Man 3 is a witty, entertaining adventure and a strong addition to the Marvel canon.
• 50% The Great Gatsby
  While certainly ambitious -- and every bit as visually dazzling as one might expect -- Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby emphasizes visual splendor at the expense of its source material's vibrant heart.
• 46% Pain & Gain
  It may be his most thought-provoking film to date, but Michael Bay's Pain & Gain ultimately loses its satirical edge in a stylized flurry of violent spectacle.
• 69% The Croods
  While it may not be as (ahem) evolved as the best modern animated fare, The Croods will prove solidly entertaining for families seeking a fast-paced, funny cartoon adventure.
• 97% Before Midnight
  Building on the first two installments in Richard Linklater's well-crafted Before trilogy, Before Midnight offers intelligent, powerfully acted perspectives on love, marriage, and long-term commitment.
• 83% Fill the Void
  Eighteen-year-old Shira (Hada Yaron) is the youngest daughter of the family and is about to be married off to a very promising young man of the same age. On Purim, her twenty-eight-year-old sister, Esther (Renana Raz), dies during childbirth, leaving...
• 75% Fast & Furious 6
  It's no more sophisticated than previous entries, but thanks to a higher-octane sense of humor and some typically terrific set pieces, Fast & Furious 6 offers another enjoyable ride for fans of the franchise.
• 75% We Steal Secrets: The Story Of Wikileaks
  Acclaimed documentarian Alex Gibney (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) takes the reins for this no-holds-barred look at one of the most unusual phenomena of early 21st century media. In 2006, an Iceland-based outfit called The Sunshine Press...
• 70% Epic
  EPIC is a 3D CG adventure comedy that reveals a fantastical world unlike any other. From the creators of ICE AGE and RIO, EPIC tells the story of an ongoing battle between the forces of good, who keep the natural world alive, and the forces of evil,...
• After Earth
  A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous...
• Now You See Me
  NOW YOU SEE ME pits an elite FBI squad in a game of cat and mouse against "The Four Horsemen", a super-team of the world's greatest illusionists. "The Four Horsemen" pull off a series of daring heists against corrupt business leaders during their...
• 100% The Kings of Summer
  Premiering to rave reviews at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, THE KINGS OF SUMMER is a unique coming-of-age comedy about three teenage friends - Joe (Nick Robinson), Patrick (Gabriel Basso) and the eccentric and unpredictable Biaggio (Moises Arias)...
• 89% The East
  THE EAST, a suspenseful and provocative espionage thriller from acclaimed writer-director Zal Batmanglij and writer-actress Brit Marling, stars Marling as former FBI agent Sarah Moss. Moss is starting a new career at Hiller Brood, an elite private...
• 93% Shadow Dancer
  A tense, thought-provoking thriller, Shadow Dancer is bolstered by sensitive direction from James Marsh and a terrific performance from Andrea Riseborough.
• 87% Star Trek Into Darkness
  Visually spectacular and suitably action packed, Star Trek Into Darkness is a rock-solid installment in the venerable sci-fi franchise, even if it's not as fresh as its predecessor.
• 100% Le Pont du Nord
  In this unreal walk through the streets of Paris, Marie (Bulle Ogier), a woman convicted of robbing a bank is just out from prison when she runs into Baptiste (Pascale Ogier) a young paranoid needing companionship, and the two team up for awhile....
• 100% The Fruit Hunters
  You can find them deep in the jungles of Borneo, in the hills of Umbria and perhaps even in your own backyard. They are fruit hunters, the subjects of the dizzying new film from acclaimed director Yung Chang (Up the Yangtze, China Heavyweight). THE...
• 100% Trash Dance
  Sometimes inspiration is found in unexpected places. Choreographer Allison Orr finds beauty and grace in garbage trucks -- and in the men and women who pick up our trash. She joins city sanitation workers on their daily routes to listen, learn, and...
• 100% Elemental
  Elemental tells the story of three individuals united by their deep connection with nature and driven to confront some of the most pressing ecological challenges of our time. (c) Official Site

Movienewz.com – Movie Reviews

Read the latest movie reviews and film ratings written by John Villoch, Movienewz.com’s top critic.

• The Hangover (3 1/2 stars) (R)

‘The Hangover’ is the quintessential guy-flick. It takes place in Vegas, everything goes wrong and guys waiving guns want their money back. The characters stumble into such unexpected and embarrassing situations you can’t help but laugh until it hurts. In a star-making role, Bradley Cooper plays the straight man to the hilarious Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms. But it’s the events involving a baby, a tiger and a “man-purse” that really brings the funny.

• The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (3 stars) (R)

Director Tony Scott (‘Domino’, ‘Man on Fire’) controls his distracting epilepsy-inducing filmmaking style just long enough to yield a movie worth watching. As remakes go, ‘The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3′ is refreshingly compelling. The film works due to a great script, edge of your seat suspense and two amazing actors, Denzel Washington and John Travolta. Travolta is exceptional as Ryder, the demanding and self-righteous lead train hijacker.

• Drag Me to Hell (2 stars) (PG-13)

Actors Alison Lohman and Justin Long can barely keep a straight face in director Sam Raimi’s gross-out shockfest. Raimi desperately employs every overused movie trick to shock the audience. ‘Drag Me to Hell’ borrows heavily from past B-horror movies but doesn’t add anything to the genre.

• Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2 1/2 stars) (PG)

‘Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian’ is more entertaining than the original but that isn’t saying much. Ben Stiller returns but it’s Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart and Hank Azaria as the sinister Kahmunrah that makes this ‘Battle’ worth watching.

• Terminator Salvation (3 stars) (PG-13)

Director McG’s sequel requires the viewing of the first three films beforehand. The adventure is broadened but ‘Salavation’ takes a risky departure from the previous films in which a heartless cyborg killer is sent back in time to kill John Connor. Sam Worthington easily steals the movie from Christian Bale.

• Star Trek (3 1/2 stars) (PG-13)

Director J.J. Abrams does everything but give James T. Kirk a lightsaber in this Star Wars-esque reboot of ‘Star Trek’. The screenplay is solid and Abrams’ direction adds some much needed intensity to the film franchise. Zachary Quinto is terrific as Spock.

• X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2 stars) (PG-13)

Wolverine’s turbulent relationship with Victor Creed aka Sabretooth is the focus of the film. Unfortunately the screenwriters have created their own origin story and included elements of the comic book and X-men films only as an after thought.

• Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2 1/2 stars) (PG-13)

‘Ghosts of Girlfriends Past’ is a modern day morality tale based on ‘A Christmas Carol’. Matthew McConaughey is convincing as a habitual heart-breaker and Jennifer Garner is equally believable as his bitter ex-girlfriend who thinks he will never change. Good supporting performances by Michael Douglas and Emma Stone.

• Tyson (3 stars) (R)

Mike Tyson’s autobiography is a raw detailed account of his troubled life beginning with his delinquent childhood through his tumultuous boxing career. It turns out boxing was a gift and a curse for the former heavyweight champ. ‘Tyson’ is a must see for anyone interested in documentaries.

• Monsters vs. Aliens InTru 3D (2 1/2 stars) (PG)

DreamWorks Animation’s first film developed in 3-D is visually spectacular but where is the story? The 3-D will serve as a fun distraction for younger moviegoers but adults will eventually find it a bit gimmicky.

• Fighting (2 1/2 stars) (PG-13)

Channing Tatum once again does his best Marlon Brando imitation. Terrence Howard is interesting as his street smart manager. The bare-knuckle brawls are gritty and realistic but the film is utterly forgettable.

• 17 Again (3 stars) (PG-13)

Zac Efron plays a former high school basketball star who gets a second chance to relive his glory days but as a result disrupts his kids social lives. The screenwriters breathe new life into an old premise and have a lot of fun with the characters. Reno 911′s Thomas Lennon is comical as the rich nerdy best friend.

• Watchmen (4 stars) (R)

Director Zack Snyder has created an instant classic with his faithful adaptation of Alan Moore’s bleak graphic novel. Jackie Earle Haley is mesmerizing as the masked vigilante Rorschach and Jeffrey Dean Morgan is brutal as the Comedian. Pay attention Hollywood, this is what unflinching filmmaking looks like.

Variety – Movie Reviews

The latest movie reviews from Variety.com.

• Updated: Vice’s Motherboard Postpones Sci-Fi Film Contest
• New Ethan Coen Play Set for Off Broadway’s Atlantic
• Naomi Watts’ ‘Diana’ Picked Up For U.S. By Entertainment One
• Twitter Targets Firepower on TV Tie-Ups
• Kurt Sutter Moves to WME
  “Sons of Anarchy” boss Kurt Sutter has signed with WME. Sutter at present is at work on the upcoming sixth season of FX’s rowdy motorcycle club drama. He’s also shepherding two development projects at FX, “Lucas Stand” and “Diva. Killer. Clown.” Sutter had been with ICM Partners.
• First Look: Jon Favreau Directs Live Action Promo for Videogame ‘Destiny’
• ‘Hangover Part III’ Debuts With $3.1 Mil Wednesday
• Hamptons Fest Sets ‘Twenty Feet’ to Kick Off SummerDocs
• A+E’s Abbe Raven Honored at Museum of Moving Image
  Comedienne Susie Essman provided most of the laughter May 22 at the Museum of the Moving Image gala in Gotham. According to the erstwhile "Curb Your Enthusiasm" thesp, she just doesn’t understand why networks are targeting the 19-24 demo.
• ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Criminal Minds’ Win As Season Wraps
  ABC's "Modern Family" emerged the leader in key demos on Wednesday, the final night of the television season, while a two-hour "Criminal Minds" performed well for CBS and won its timeslot.

E! Online – Movie Reviews

The latest movie reviews from Eonline.com.

• Movie Review: The Amazing Spider-Man Leaves Us Tingling
  Review in a Hurry: Though the very idea of rebooting Spider-Man only five years after the last sequel enraged geeks everywhere, The Amazing Spider-Man is just that. Andrew Garfield is less the...
• Movie Review: Magic Mike Is Worth the Dollar Bills
  Review in a Hurry: Channing Tatum bares all as a male stripper with a heart that's almost as big as what's hidden in those tear-away pants. Director Steven Soderbergh's high energy abs...
• Movie Review: Ted Is Stuffed With Raunchy Humor
  Review in a Hurry: Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane delivers his first live-action feature starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis and a computer-generated talking teddy bear that's just as...
• Movie Review: Take This Waltz Has Two Left Feet
  Review in a Hurry: Nope, don't take this Waltz. The sophomore feature from writer/director Sarah Polley centers on sophomoric Margot (Michelle Williams), a married writer who is all atwitter...
• Movie Review: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World's Finds Salvation in Its Comedy Skits
  Review in a Hurry: In the last few days before an asteroid is scheduled to hit the Earth and destroy all life, Steve Carell and Keira Knightley—having both recently broken up with...
• Movie Review: To Rome With Love Is Sealed With a Clever Bacio
  Review in a Hurry: Under the spell of Roma, Jesse Eisenberg is smitten with Ellen Page even though his girlfriend is the adorably insecure Greta Gerwig. There's magic afoot (again) in Woody...
• Movie Review: Brave Is No Incredibles—but See the Latest Pixar Flick Anyway, Because: Bagpipes!
  Review in a Hurry: Bring the wee bairns and the wizened pappy, ye sods. This Pixar film may not boast the pitch-perfect storytelling of Ratatouille or Incredibles, but it has belly laughs aplenty...
• Movie Review: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Slays Undead and the Living Alike
  Review in a Hurry: Hey, it doesn't suck. Historical revisionism of monstrous proportions, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter presents the Great Emancipator as America's first...
• Movie Review: That's My Boy Happily Serves Up Signature Sandler
  Review in a Hurry: With a screenplay by Happy Endings' David Caspe, a return to hard-R raunch and costars like Andy Samberg and Vanilla Ice, Adam Sandler just might have made the funniest...
• Movie Review: Rock of Ages Is Ready to Rock
  Review in a Hurry: Thanks to 1980s mashups and plenty of star wattage, Guitar Hero: The Movie is here! Anyone who's ever strapped on a plastic guitar to channel their inner Journey knows the...
• Movie Review: Peace, Love & Misunderstanding Is a Bad Trip
  Review in a Hurry: Kind of a drag, man. Jane Fonda stars as a hippie granny who tries to reconnect with her estranged lawyer daughter (Catherine Keener) and grandkids. Despite a few dope moments,...
• Movie Review: Madagascar 3 Is Super Funny, Despite Being a Threequel About Talking Animals
  Review in a Hurry: Third time's a charmer. In this fur-ociously entertaining sequel, Alex the Lion and his zoo crew try to get home to New York by joining a traveling...
• Movie Review: Prometheus Packed With Great Acting, Big Ideas—and Monsters!
  Review in a Hurry: Director Ridley Scott's (sorta) Alien prequel arrives with much secrecy, a stellar cast, and groundbreaking 3-D visuals. The...
• Movie Review: Robert Pattinson Kisses, Seduces and Repeats in Bel Ami
  Review in a Hurry: Not bloody awful, but not magnifique either. Robert Pattinson plays a social-climbing scoundrel who seduces wealthy women in 1890s Paris. Twihards thirsting for a Pattinson fix...
• Movie Review: Snow White and the Huntsman's Killer Queen Is Magical
  Review in a Hurry: A beautiful queen's reign is threatened by her entitled brat of a stepdaughter. This version of the classic fairy tale isn't that much of a reimagining. But when...
• Movie Review: Chernobyl Diaries Radiates Suspense
  Review in A Hurry: Paranormal Activity creator Oren Peli puts down the shaky cam and heads to the Ukraine. A group of young, attractive, and seriously naive "extreme tourists" pay a local...
• Movie Review: Moonrise Kingdom Simply Sings
  Review in a Hurry: Ah, young love. An "emotionally disturbed" orphan ditches his scouting troop to run away with the object of his adolescent obsession, a local "troubled" girl....
• Movie Review: Men in Black 3's Will Smith Is Still Fresh When Battling Aliens in the Past
  Review in a Hurry: When his partner K is erased from history, Agent J must time travel to 1960s New York to save him and prevent an alien invasion. The series returns with great eye candy, good...
• Movie Review: Battleship's Got Game on the Big Screen
  Review in a Hurry: With a roster of hotties—Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, and Rihanna—versus ginormous space crafts, Battleship is an alien invasion flick with too earnest...
• Movie Review: What to Expect When You're Expecting Doesn't Deliver Laughs
  Review in a Hurry: Inspired by Heidi Murkoff's mega-selling manual, uneven What to Expect profiles five couples whose lives are upended by pregnancy. What to expect when you're watching:...

Avatar – Movie Reviews

Watch the trailer and read the movie reviews for director James Cameron’s record breaking live-action CGI sci-fi adventure starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez and Giovanni Ribisi.

Avatar is unequivocally, completely, 100% the film that has been percolating in James Cameron’s head for the last fourteen years. See More

Paranormal Activity – Movie Review

Video: Watch the ‘At the Movies’ critics review the low-budget supernatural thriller ‘Paranormal Activity’. A couple become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic, but is certainly most active in the middle of the night when they sleep.

In theaters now in limited release, ‘Paranormal Activity’ stars Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat and Mark Fredrichs.

Where the Wild Things Are – Movie Review

Video: Watch the ‘At the Movies’ critics review the fantasy adventure ‘Where the Wild Things Are’, an adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world.

In theaters October 16th, 2009, ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ stars Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O’Hara, Lauren Ambrose and Chris Cooper. Checkout the video movie review below.

Revolutionary Road – Movie Review

Kate and Leo appear to be happy, but looks can be deceiving on “Revolutionary Road”…

The young married couple in “Revolutionary Road,” played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet plan to take a long boat ride to Paris; however unlike in the movie “Titanic,” this love boat is stuck on shore.

Author Richard Yates compelling character study takes place in mid-1950s suburbia when marriage was truly until death do us part. Frank (DiCaprio) works out of a cubicle, occasionally cheating on his wife with the doe-eyed secretary, in a mundane job. See More

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